Operating The Machine - Toro Spray Master Series Operator's Manual

Figure 16
1. Safe Zone — Use the machine here
2. Danger Zone - Use a walk behind machine or a hand held
tool near drop offs, ditches, embankments, water or other
hazards.
3. Water
4. W=width of the machine
5. Keep a safe distance (twice the width of the machine)
between the machine and any hazard.
•
Use extra care while operating the machine with
attachments; they can affect the stability of the
machine.
•
If the engine stalls or you begin to lose momentum
while climbing a hill, gradually apply the brakes
and slowly back straight down the hill.
•
Always keep the transmission in gear (if applicable)
when you drive the machine down a slope.
•
Do not park the machine on an incline.
•
The weight of the material in the tank can change
the handling of the machine. To avoid loss of
control and personal injury, follow these guidelines:
– When operating with a heavy load, reduce your
speed and allow for sufficient braking distance.
Do not suddenly apply the brakes. Use extra
caution on slopes.
– Liquid loads shift, especially while turning,
going up or down slopes, suddenly changing
speeds, or while driving over rough surfaces.
Shifting loads can cause the machine to tip
over.

Operating the Machine

Starting the Engine
CAUTION
The machine produces sound levels in excess
of 85 dBA at the operator's ear, and may
cause hearing loss through extended periods
of exposure.
Wear hearing protection while operating the
machine.
1. Move the motion-control levers to the N
position and engage the parking brake; refer
to Motion-Control Levers (page 13)
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Parking-Brake Lever (page
2. Move the throttle lever midway between the
S and F
LOW
Control (page
3. If the engine is cold, pull up the choke control to
the O position; refer to
N
14).
Note:
If the engine is warm , push down the
choke lever to the O
4. Rotate the ignition switch to the S
refer to Ignition Switch (page
Note:
When the engine starts, release the
switch.
Important:
continuously for more than 10 seconds at a
time. If the engine does not start, allow a 60
second cool-down period between starting
attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines
can overheat the starter motor
5. If the choke control is in the O
gradually move the lever down, toward the O
position as the engine warms up.
Shutting Off the Engine
1. Move motion-control lever to the N
position, bring the machine to a full stop,
and engage the parking brake; refer to
Motion-Control Levers (page 13)
Parking-Brake Lever (page
2. Move the throttle in the midway between the
S and F
LOW
Control (page
3. Run the engine for a minimum of 15 seconds,
then turn the ignition switch to the O
refer to Ignition Switch (page
4. Remove the key; refer to
14).
23
13).
positions; refer to
AST
14).
Choke Control (page
position.
FF
TART
14).
Do not crank the engine
position,
N
and
13).
positions; refer to
AST
14).
14).
Ignition Switch (page
EUTRAL
and
Throttle
position;
FF
EUTRAL
Throttle
position;
FF